Rising since 1985, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Florencia since 1897
Babies named Florencia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 158 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 285 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 175 |
Meaning & origin
Florencia, the Spanish form of Florence, has seen a resurgence in the United States since the mid-1980s. First recorded in U.S. data in 1897, the name languished in obscurity for decades before beginning a steady climb. In 2025 it reached its highest rank ever at 3,459th, a peak year that marks the culmination of a long upward trajectory. The name is most common in North Carolina, Florida, and Texas, reflecting strong Latino communities. With a current incidence of 1 in 36,529 births, Florencia remains rare but increasingly appreciated, aligning with a broader revival of romantic, classical Spanish names. Its etymology ties it to the flourishing city of Florence, lending it a cultural richness that appeals to modern parents seeking a name with depth and heritage.
Florencia is the Spanish form of the Latin name Florentia, derived from florens meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, notably a 4th-century virgin martyr. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world since the Middle Ages, often in honor of the Italian city of Florence (Firenze), whose name shares the same Latin root.
Where Florencia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flor, Lencha, Lencia
Variants: Florentia, Florence
Sibling names for Florencia
Names that share Florencia's style, for a brother or sister.
